- In addition to the map that you see…when you first open the Maps application,…there are a couple of other types of maps, views,…and enhancements available.…Tapping the Info button in the lower right-hand corner…reveals some more views.…For instance, I can tap Satellite which gives you…satellite imagery of your locations.…Besides being fun to look at, the satellite view…can give you a better idea of the layout of your locations…in terms of arrangement of buildings and the landscape.…But in this view you don't see any street names…which can make it difficult to figure out…exactly where you are.…You can tap the Info button again and select Hybrid…which gives you the satellite view with streets and highways…overlaid on top of it and it can be kind of fun just to keep…double-tapping the satellite or hybrid maps just to see…how much detail is found in the satellite photographs…for a particular area.…

Depending where you're looking, you can find…some incredibly clear photos and some pretty grainy and…blurry photos where Apple hasn't yet updated the imagery.…

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11/19/2014

Get the most out of your iPhone or iPad. This course teaches you everything you could ever want to know about iOS 8, Apple's operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Garrick Chow reviews the ways to interact with your iOS 8 device, from the external controls, touch screen, and "predictive" keyboard to Siri, Apple's digital assistant. He also covers essential tasks: making and receiving calls, emailing, browsing the web with Safari, getting around town, taking notes, shooting photos, watching videos, and listening to music. Plus, discover how to extend the functionality of your iPhone or iPad by installing one of the 1+ million apps available in the Apple App Store. The course wraps up with some essential settings tweaks that will help you customize your device, protect your privacy, and troubleshoot your iPhone or iPad when you encounter a problem.